Flags at half-staff on Thursday, March 1

Governor Chris Gregoire has directed flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Thursday, March 1, 2012, in memory of Washington State Patrol Trooper Tony Radulescu who was killed in the line of duty early on February 23.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Thursday, or first thing Friday morning, March 2.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

A memorial service in honor of Trooper Tony Radulescu’s life and service to the citizens of the state of Washington will be held on Thursday, March 1, at 1 p.m. at the ShoWare Center located at 625 West James Street in Kent.